News Releases

Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 the pedestrian bridge in River Landing, east of the Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge, will be closed until 4:00 p.m.  The closure is to allow crews to fix and install the third coloured sail on the bridge.
During the temporary closure, pedestrians and cyclists travelling through River Landing and approaching the bridge on either side can take the various pathways leading up to 19^th Street, travel along 19^th Street, then return to the River Landing riverfront pathway on the other side of the bridge.  Route maps have been posted at the bridge to direct users.
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The City of Saskatoon’s Community Development Division, in partnership with Canadian Sport Centre - Saskatchewan; Sask Sport Inc.; and Women in Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation; will be hosting Active Like a Girl on Sunday, September 14, 2014, from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the SaskTel Sports Centre (150 Nelson Road).  Active Like a Girl is a free, one-day event for girls ages 10 to 14.  For registration and transportation inquiries, call 306-975-3378 by Thursday, September 11.  Snacks will be provided. 

Experience the sport of rugby, wheelchair rugby, fencing, and golf with some world class athletes and coaches:

Heather Moyse (Bobsleigh, Rugby and Track Cycling)
A multi-sport athlete with accomplishments, including Bobsleigh Olympic gold medalist (2010, 2014); Rugby Sevens World Cup silver medalist (2013); and 4th place in match sprint at Pan American Track Cycling Championships (2012).

Miranda Biletski (Wheelchair Rugby)
A member of Team Canada who has achieved a bronze medal at the American Zonals (2009); silver medal at Four Nations (2010); 5th place World Championships (2010); bronze medal at World Challenge (2013); and silver medal at American Zonals (2013).

Shannon Comerford (Fencing)
A member of the Canadian Women’s Foil Senior National Team who has earned silver medals at the Pan American Championships (2009 to present).

Ashley Olynick (Golf)
A member of the Professional Golf Association of Canada and a certified personal coach at GolfTec. Ashley played collegiate golf at Texas A&M University Corpus-Christi and was player of the year in 2009.

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before getting stuck on a curb near Idylwyld Drive and 25th Street, the bus hit another stationary bus and a parked vehicle.

An investigation into this matter is underway, and many facts are known. “This is a very disturbing incident,” says Jeff Jorgenson, General Manager of the Transportation & Utilities Department.  “It is clear that the bus was left in an un-safe condition, was running for an extended period, and was easily movable.”

“This appears to be a case of human error, and safety protocols were not followed,” Jorgenson says.  “Our investigation will continue.”

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Do you have any unwanted but usable items lying around your house?  Swap them!

Curbside Swaps are neighbourhood events, organized by Community Associations and supported by the City of Saskatoon, that provide opportunities for residents to give away unwanted items, lessen their household clutter and hunt for new treasures!  Curbside Swaps also allow residents to find and reuse items that are in good condition, which keeps them out of our landfill and reduces our community’s environmental footprint. 

Four Saskatoon Community Associations will host Curbside Swaps this fall:

Saturday, September 6 in College Park
Saturday, September 13 in City Park
Sunday, September 14 in Buena Vista
Saturday, September 20 in Meadowgreen

Starting at 9:00 a.m. on the swap date, participating residents in the host neighbourhood will begin placing unwanted items out on their curb.  Just look for their signs!  After that, all items clearly marked as “FREE” are available for Saskatoon residents.  The swap ends by 6:00 p.m. when participants return any unclaimed items back into their homes along with all their newfound treasures.

Some of the items you might find at a Curbside Swap include appliances, bicycles, tools, furniture, books/movies/CDs/DVDs, building material, computers and electronics, yard and garden equipment, clothes, sporting goods and more!

For more information, visit www.saskatoon.ca and click on “C” for Curbside Swap.

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Qualified voters who wish to apply for this option must do so in person at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall (222 – 3^rd Avenue North).

At the time of application, individuals will be required to complete a voter’s registration form and verify their identity and address with a piece of government issued photo identification. Voters are encouraged to visit www.saskatoon.ca and click on “e” for elections to see the complete list of acceptable identification documents.

Voters who apply to vote by mail can expect to receive a ballot package in the mail in early October.  The package will include a ballot, instructions on how to complete the ballot and return the ballot package, and a postage-paid envelope.

Ballots must be received by the Returning Officer by 8:00 p.m. on By-Election day, Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

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